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MA08 AVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,587 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,489 miles

d.p.f full

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

d.p.f full

Fail 1 May 2013 68,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,828 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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MA08 AVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 AVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA08 AVN registered?

MA08 AVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MA08 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 AVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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